Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2016 11:36:08 GMT -5
Miguel Torres doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Urijah Faber looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Miguel Torres and Urijah Faber touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Inside leg kick from Torres
that lands on Urijah Faber's leg.
Urijah Faber shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Miguel Torres is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Faber into his guard.
Crushing shot to Torres's body! He's holding his side
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Torres
Faber is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Faber misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Faber is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Faber is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Faber breaks the lock showing some skills...
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Miguel Torres is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Torres tries to move to full mount
Torres succeeds
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miguel Torres doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Miguel Torres takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Urijah Faber shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Faber Hyper-extended his arm
You can see the pain reflected in Faber's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Urijah Faber breaks that americana attempt!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Torres tries to open up Faber with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Faber is trying to block them with his hands...
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Urijah Faber shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Urijah Faber breaks that americana attempt!
Faber tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Faber launches a few weak punches
Torres blocks them effectively.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres rolls him over and takes his back!
Torres is in rear mount over Faber
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Miguel Torres doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Faber tries to stand up!
Torres doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Faber grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Urijah Faber
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Faber
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Torres
Faber tries to escape from closed guard...
Faber struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Faber is moving on the ground...
Torres tries to counter Faber's moves on the ground.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Torres
Faber is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Urijah Faber uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Incredible haymaker from Miguel Torres!
It misses by a mile.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
An overhand right from Urijah Faber that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Torres's stops that one with his face! How is Torres standing?!
Torres launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Faber's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Torres throws a lazy kick
Faber dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Miguel Torres tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Faber's face
The two exchange wildly
Torres is connecting with a few punches
Faber throws a lazy kick
Torres dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Urijah Faber leans forwards and tries to grapple with Torres
Torres wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Torres wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miguel Torres pushes away Faber trying to keep the fight at striking range
Faber stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres circles to get the center of the cage
Torres throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Torres moves forward looking for some action
Miguel Torres shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres launches a few hard punches to Urijah Faber's ribs!
Urijah Faber's ribs shows the damage! Miguel Torres is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Faber tries to take Miguel Torres down... Torres stumbles backwards and Urijah Faber launches a few punches...
Miguel Torres dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Torres is trying to counter now!
Miguel Torres gets control of Urijah Faber's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Urijah Faber shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Miguel Torres launches a knee while holding Faber's in a double underhooks...
Urijah Faber pushes Miguel Torres and that knee goes nowhere!
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Urijah Faber has found an opening in the defense of Torres, launching a big uppercut
Miguel Torres is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Miguel Torres throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Faber's chin! That stops Faber in his tracks!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Torres has a small cut in his Left eye
Incredible high kick!
Faber deflects and sidesteps.
Faber is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Miguel Torres's knows what to do here and blocks them
Urijah Faber tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miguel Torres jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Not a desiderable position that Faber is in now. Miguel Torres is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brilliant combination from Miguel Torres
that forces Faber to try and defend better.
Torres pushes Urijah Faber and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Urijah Faber has found an opening in the defense of Torres, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Torres's ribs.
Faber steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Urijah Faber goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
Faber only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Good leg kicks from Miguel Torres.
Faber winces a bit.
Faber hyper-extended his leg
Faber throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Torres's defense muffles the blows.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres fakes a punch and launches himself over Faber!
Nice move by Torres who clinches and pushes Faber against the cage
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Faber launches a few hard punches to Miguel Torres's ribs!
Torres struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Torres and Urijah Faber are cliched up against the cage. Torres hammers Faber face and hooks Faber leg
Urijah Faber is on his back after that trip
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Faber launches a kick
but Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Faber's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Torres launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Faber's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Faber is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Urijah Faber
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Miguel Torres!
Faber is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Faber has a small cut in his Right cheek
Miguel Torres goes with a looping right hand while Urijah Faber jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Faber seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Faber decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Torres looks to be in very good shape.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Torres and Faber are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Miguel Torres sits high on Urijah Faber's chest and pulls his leg underneath Faber's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Faber tries to roll out. He's too quick for Miguel Torres and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Torres and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Urijah Faber looks to counter!
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Torres fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Urijah Faber's arm and tries an armbar!
Faber hold his own hand and breaks Torres's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Miguel Torres.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Urijah Faber looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Urijah Faber slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
Urijah Faber realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Faber is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres and Faber are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Torres tries to open up Faber with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Faber is trying to block them with his hands...
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Faber works on the ground with his fingers over Torres's face
Torres shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Faber can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Torres succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Faber is able to break the lock.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Miguel Torres pushes Urijah Faber against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Torres jumps and tries to free his leg! Faber doesn't allow this but Miguel Torres is able to get half guard here.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Torres tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Faber from the side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Torres moves on the ground
Miguel Torres moves to side mount
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Torres is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
Faber dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber throws a looping right hand...
Torres moves aside and dodges.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres leans forwards and tries to grapple with Faber
Torres shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Faber tries to break the clinch... Miguel Torres launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Faber stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres shoots an incredible takedown!
Miguel Torres throws a combo
Faber punches back but nobody connects.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Torres blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres launches a rapid series of punches
taking Faber from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Torres is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Faber tries to show some ground skills
Torres uses his strength to keep Torres at a disadvantage
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Faber tries to show some ground skills
Torres uses his strength to keep Torres at a disadvantage
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Faber is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Urijah Faber can't prevent his opponent from passing. Torres looks to work from half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Torres tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Faber from the side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Not a desiderable position that Torres is in now. Urijah Faber is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres launches a few punches to Faber
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Torres is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Torres shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Faber pushes Miguel Torres forward against his back and breaks the lock!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Faber decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Miguel Torres fakes a punch and launches himself over Urijah Faber
Great move by Torres who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Urijah Faber postures up and launches another series of punches!
Torres pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Urijah Faber's offensive.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Miguel Torres has seen better days.
Torres begins to launch a barrage of punches over Faber
this is getting worse and worse for Faber
Faber is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to show some ground skills
Miguel Torres put Faber in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Urijah Faber tries to free his leg
Miguel Torres moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Torres is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Torres, who walks calmly to his corner.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
Miguel Torres circles around Faber
Shovel hook by Miguel Torres
tags Faber.
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Forehead
Urijah Faber has seen better days.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Faber.
Miguel Torres's reflexes save him!
Faber misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Miguel Torres
surprises Faber!
Miguel Torres has found an opening in the defense of Faber, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Faber's ribs.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Faber feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Torres's Chin is beginning to swell
Torres has a small cut in his Chin
Torres throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Torres is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Torres is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Torres moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber tries to close the guard.
Faber put Miguel Torres in closed guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Miguel Torres has seen better days.
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Urijah Faber's guard...
Miguel Torres forces Urijah Faber to open his guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Miguel Torres is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Torres tries to move to full mount
Torres's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Torres is in open guard over Faber... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Faber rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Urijah Faber throws up a triangle attempt!
Miguel Torres postures up and breaks the triangle.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Urijah Faber's guard...
Urijah Faber has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres is trying to counter now!
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Urijah Faber swings...
hard impact to Torres's face!
Miguel Torres takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Urijah Faber tries a hook to the body
and hits Torres ribs hard
Torres follows Urijah Faber
Faber fakes a move.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pulverizing punch to Faber's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Shovel hook by Urijah Faber
goes nowhere.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Faber's thigh!
Miguel Torres fires an unorthodox punch to Faber's torso
that hits its mark.
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Faber is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Urijah Faber's guard...
Miguel Torres forces Urijah Faber to open his guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Miguel Torres has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Miguel Torres by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 52/64 (81%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 755 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 11/46 (24%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/14 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 10/30 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 755 s
Close decision. Both guys worked hard and then became exhausted.
Urijah Faber looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Miguel Torres and Urijah Faber touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Inside leg kick from Torres
that lands on Urijah Faber's leg.
Urijah Faber shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Miguel Torres is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Faber into his guard.
Crushing shot to Torres's body! He's holding his side
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Torres
Faber is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Faber misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Faber is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Faber is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Faber breaks the lock showing some skills...
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Miguel Torres is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Torres tries to move to full mount
Torres succeeds
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miguel Torres doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Miguel Torres takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Urijah Faber shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Faber Hyper-extended his arm
You can see the pain reflected in Faber's eyes...
That Americana looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Urijah Faber breaks that americana attempt!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Torres tries to open up Faber with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Faber is trying to block them with his hands...
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Urijah Faber shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Urijah Faber breaks that americana attempt!
Faber tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Faber launches a few weak punches
Torres blocks them effectively.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres rolls him over and takes his back!
Torres is in rear mount over Faber
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Miguel Torres doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Faber tries to stand up!
Torres doesn't allow him!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Faber grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Urijah Faber
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Faber
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Torres
Faber tries to escape from closed guard...
Faber struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Faber is moving on the ground...
Torres tries to counter Faber's moves on the ground.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Torres
Faber is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Urijah Faber uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Incredible haymaker from Miguel Torres!
It misses by a mile.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
An overhand right from Urijah Faber that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Torres's stops that one with his face! How is Torres standing?!
Torres launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Faber's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Torres throws a lazy kick
Faber dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Miguel Torres tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Faber's face
The two exchange wildly
Torres is connecting with a few punches
Faber throws a lazy kick
Torres dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Urijah Faber leans forwards and tries to grapple with Torres
Torres wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Torres wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miguel Torres pushes away Faber trying to keep the fight at striking range
Faber stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres circles to get the center of the cage
Torres throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Torres moves forward looking for some action
Miguel Torres shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres launches a few hard punches to Urijah Faber's ribs!
Urijah Faber's ribs shows the damage! Miguel Torres is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Faber tries to take Miguel Torres down... Torres stumbles backwards and Urijah Faber launches a few punches...
Miguel Torres dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Torres is trying to counter now!
Miguel Torres gets control of Urijah Faber's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Urijah Faber shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Miguel Torres launches a knee while holding Faber's in a double underhooks...
Urijah Faber pushes Miguel Torres and that knee goes nowhere!
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Urijah Faber tries to take advantage...
Urijah Faber has found an opening in the defense of Torres, launching a big uppercut
Miguel Torres is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Miguel Torres throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Faber's chin! That stops Faber in his tracks!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Torres has a small cut in his Left eye
Incredible high kick!
Faber deflects and sidesteps.
Faber is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Miguel Torres's knows what to do here and blocks them
Urijah Faber tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miguel Torres jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Not a desiderable position that Faber is in now. Miguel Torres is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brilliant combination from Miguel Torres
that forces Faber to try and defend better.
Torres pushes Urijah Faber and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Urijah Faber has found an opening in the defense of Torres, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Torres's ribs.
Faber steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Urijah Faber goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
Faber only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Good leg kicks from Miguel Torres.
Faber winces a bit.
Faber hyper-extended his leg
Faber throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Torres's defense muffles the blows.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres fakes a punch and launches himself over Faber!
Nice move by Torres who clinches and pushes Faber against the cage
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Faber launches a few hard punches to Miguel Torres's ribs!
Torres struggles and protects himself.
The fighters are clinching.
Torres and Urijah Faber are cliched up against the cage. Torres hammers Faber face and hooks Faber leg
Urijah Faber is on his back after that trip
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Faber launches a kick
but Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Faber's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Torres launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Faber's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Faber is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Urijah Faber
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Miguel Torres!
Faber is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Faber has a small cut in his Right cheek
Miguel Torres goes with a looping right hand while Urijah Faber jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Faber seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Faber decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Torres looks to be in very good shape.
Miguel Torres attempts a sweep single...
Miguel Torres catches Urijah Faber's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Torres.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Torres and Faber are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Miguel Torres sits high on Urijah Faber's chest and pulls his leg underneath Faber's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Faber tries to roll out. He's too quick for Miguel Torres and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Torres and it cost him top position.
Poorly executed technique. Urijah Faber looks to counter!
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Torres fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Urijah Faber's arm and tries an armbar!
Faber hold his own hand and breaks Torres's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Miguel Torres.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Urijah Faber looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Urijah Faber slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar from Miguel Torres appears to be unbreakable
Urijah Faber realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Faber is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres and Faber are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Torres tries to open up Faber with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Faber is trying to block them with his hands...
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Faber works on the ground with his fingers over Torres's face
Torres shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Faber can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Urijah Faber launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres tries to escape from the closed guard
Torres succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Faber is able to break the lock.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Miguel Torres pushes Urijah Faber against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Torres jumps and tries to free his leg! Faber doesn't allow this but Miguel Torres is able to get half guard here.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Torres tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Faber from the side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Torres moves on the ground
Miguel Torres moves to side mount
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Torres is the winner of this round.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
Faber dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber throws a looping right hand...
Torres moves aside and dodges.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres leans forwards and tries to grapple with Faber
Torres shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Faber tries to break the clinch... Miguel Torres launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Faber stumbles backwards and Miguel Torres shoots an incredible takedown!
Miguel Torres throws a combo
Faber punches back but nobody connects.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Torres blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres launches a rapid series of punches
taking Faber from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Torres is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Faber tries to show some ground skills
Torres uses his strength to keep Torres at a disadvantage
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Faber tries to show some ground skills
Torres uses his strength to keep Torres at a disadvantage
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Faber is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Urijah Faber gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Torres tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Miguel Torres controls the situation despite Urijah Faber efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Urijah Faber gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Urijah Faber can't prevent his opponent from passing. Torres looks to work from half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Torres tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Faber from the side mount!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Not a desiderable position that Torres is in now. Urijah Faber is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres launches a few punches to Faber
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Torres is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Torres shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Faber pushes Miguel Torres forward against his back and breaks the lock!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Faber decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Miguel Torres fakes a punch and launches himself over Urijah Faber
Great move by Torres who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Urijah Faber postures up and launches another series of punches!
Torres pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Urijah Faber's offensive.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Miguel Torres has seen better days.
Torres begins to launch a barrage of punches over Faber
this is getting worse and worse for Faber
Faber is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to show some ground skills
Miguel Torres put Faber in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Torres
Urijah Faber tries to free his leg
Miguel Torres moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Torres is holding Urijah Faber's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Miguel Torres looks to mount Urijah Faber...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Torres, who walks calmly to his corner.
=========================================
Round 5
=========================================
Miguel Torres circles around Faber
Shovel hook by Miguel Torres
tags Faber.
There is a small laceration on Urijah Faber's Forehead
Urijah Faber has seen better days.
Surprise roundhouse punch by Faber.
Miguel Torres's reflexes save him!
Faber misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
A right hand from Miguel Torres
surprises Faber!
Miguel Torres has found an opening in the defense of Faber, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Faber's ribs.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Faber feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Torres's Chin is beginning to swell
Torres has a small cut in his Chin
Torres throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Torres is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Torres is holding Urijah Faber's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Urijah Faber loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Torres moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Faber
Urijah Faber tries to close the guard.
Faber put Miguel Torres in closed guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Miguel Torres has seen better days.
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Urijah Faber's guard...
Miguel Torres forces Urijah Faber to open his guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Miguel Torres is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Torres tries to move to full mount
Torres's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Torres is in open guard over Faber... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Faber rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Urijah Faber to fight back!
Urijah Faber throws up a triangle attempt!
Miguel Torres postures up and breaks the triangle.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Urijah Faber's guard...
Urijah Faber has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Torres is in closed guard... Faber tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres is trying to counter now!
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Urijah Faber swings...
hard impact to Torres's face!
Miguel Torres takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Urijah Faber tries a hook to the body
and hits Torres ribs hard
Torres follows Urijah Faber
Faber fakes a move.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pulverizing punch to Faber's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Shovel hook by Urijah Faber
goes nowhere.
Faber clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Torres moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Faber's thigh!
Miguel Torres fires an unorthodox punch to Faber's torso
that hits its mark.
Miguel Torres tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Faber is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Faber measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Faber
Faber tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Faber
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Urijah Faber's guard...
Miguel Torres forces Urijah Faber to open his guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Miguel Torres has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Miguel Torres by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 52/64 (81%)
Kicks 6/7 (86%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 755 s
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 11/46 (24%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/14 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 10/30 (33%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 755 s
Close decision. Both guys worked hard and then became exhausted.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!